Trump Says China Deal Intact After Navarro Roils Markets

The transcript discusses the confusion caused by Navarro's comments on the US-China trade deal, which he later retracted, stating they were taken out of context. Despite initial market reactions, Trump and Pompeo confirmed the deal's intact status. The trade deal is a rare cooperation point amid US-China tensions, with political implications highlighted by Bolton's book, which claims Trump linked trade talks to his reelection chances.

What were the broader issues affecting US-China relations mentioned in the text?

What political implications did John Bolton's book suggest regarding the trade talks?